Trip from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

60.1 mi

97 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 21m

5 PM

1h 28m

8 PM

1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lenexa, KS

Tien Nguyen

Atchison, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 435, 45 Highway, 273 Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on I 435. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.1 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 435 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,031 ft 775 ft

Total Climb

341 ft

Total Descent

538 ft

Highest Point

1,031 ft

Elevation Range

256 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 60.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lenexa Drive

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

Navigation decision point

31.8 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 31 Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

35.5 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 20 Toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston

55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 59; MO 273 / Southwest 59 Highway

Turn left onto US 59; MO 273 / Southwest 59 Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.

Weston

35.5 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 435	28.6 mi	30m
45 Highway	13.7 mi	18m
273 Highway	4.7 mi	6m
Southwest 59 Highway	3.4 mi	4m
I 29	3 mi	3m
West 95th Street	2.3 mi	4m
Southwest 45 Highway	1.7 mi	2m
Amelia Earhart Bridge	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 435 — 28.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Atchison, KS.

Start on this road

256 ft · 20 sec · this road

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 21 sec · Rosehill Road

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive

Continue on Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive

Turn right onto West 95th Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 435 North

Merge onto I 435

29 mi · 30 min · I 435

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 49 sec

Exit 31 Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

Merge onto I 29; US 71

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 29; US 71

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 20 Toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston Use the right lane.

Turn left onto MO 273; MO 371

0.7 mi · 1 min · 273 Highway

Continue on MO 273

4.0 mi · 5 min · 273 Highway

Turn right onto MO 45; MO 273

14 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MO 45; MO 273

1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 59; MO 273

3.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest 59 Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 59; MO 273

0.5 mi · 1 min · Amelia Earhart Bridge

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South 4th Street

Turn left onto Kansas Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Kansas Avenue

Arrive at destination

Kansas Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 60.1 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.1 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atchison, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lenexa, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lenexa, KS

This is one driving day of about 60.1 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lenexa, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 435 for about 28.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.1 mi from Lenexa, KS · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atchison, KS

The final approach into Atchison, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Atchison, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.13 one way

$18.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.06	$20.13
premium	$4.80	$11.35	$22.69
diesel	$5.64	$13.35	$26.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18	$6.31	$2.88
Efficient EV	15	$5.26	$2.40
EV Truck/SUV	24	$8.41	$3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Evening in Lenexa on Sunday

Local time

6:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 6 to 15 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:34AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:10AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Destination

Atchison, KS

Evening in Atchison on Sunday

Local time

6:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 13 to 16 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:34AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:10AM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 435, 45 Highway, 273 Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Lenexa, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 775 ft to 1,031 ft elevation with about 341 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Atchison, KS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lenexa, KS

Atchison, KS

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 16m on the road

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